DOT 5.1 Polyethylene Glycol Brake Fluid
Non-silicone, polyethylene glycol-based brake fluid compliant with DOT 5.1 standards, offering better compatibility with DOT 3/4 systems than silicone alternatives. HTS 3819.00.0010 applies due to its role as prepared hydraulic brake fluid with low petroleum content for automotive use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in bulk as unmixed base polymers
Silicones in primary form classify under Chapter 39, not finished preparations.
If petroleum oil content ≥70% by weight
Exceeds threshold for 3819, moving to mineral oil-based preparations.
If contaminated or waste from manufacturing
Waste hydraulic fluids explicitly covered in 3824 chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate from DOT 5 silicone fluid in invoices to avoid reclassification
• Obtain TSCA pre-manufacture notice if chemical mix includes unregistered substances
• Ensure child-resistant packaging per CPSC rules for consumer automotive products
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